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One last shot at this before preseason starts, with roster battles to watch in bold

QB (2): Trevor Siemian, Paxton Lynch

Unless we decide to add a veteran clipboard holder, like we did with Austin Davis last year, I think we only go 2 deep at QB. Chad Kelly projects as an IR-stash, whilst Kyle Sloter will likely spend the season on the practise squad.

Anderson, Charles and Booker are locks. Janovich is a lock at Full Back. Juwan Thompson, Stevan Ridley and Bernard Pierce are the odd men out, although they'll battle it out for a spot if Booker is staying on the PUP or they decide to keep four tailbacks.

Thomas and Sanders are obviously the top 2 whilst Henderson is guaranteed to make it as a rookie 3rd rounder. Fowler appears to be winning the battle to be the third wideout, whilst Latimer and McKenzie will handle kick and punt return respectively

TE (4): Virgil Green, AJ Derby, Jake Butt, Jeff Heuerman

Green is the primary blocking TE, Derby is the primary receiving TE, Butt is the big hope for the future. If they decide to keep a 4th RB, then I think Jeff Heuerman may be a surprising cut.

Von, Shane and Shaq are all locks, whilst Demarcus Walker has an interesting role to play, he will likely play snaps at OLB on early downs but then slide inside and rush from the 3-tech in nickel packages. Kasim Edebali is my pick to beat out Danny Mason and Vontarius Dora for the final spot, with special teams being a key factor

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This might sound crazy but does anyone feel tj ward could be traded or released? I mean Simmons I think is ready to start. An if Orion Stewart, and Carter keep balling out. Do we risk both being cleared for the practice squad?